WMF TWIN DISH: woman

reproduction

This elegant and feminine twin compartment dish or tray is a famous "Art Nouveau" masterpiece.

It was designed by the influential sculptor/designer Albert Mayer for the well known German firm WMF (Wurtembergische MetalWarenFabrik) around 1903.
Mayer was appointed head of the Art Studio in 1894 and specialized in designs which depicted beautiful maidens & nymphs with flowing hair and graceful postures.

This item is illustrated at page 342 of the original The Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork Catalogue from WMF of 1906 as model N° 169/2.

Pewter handmade reproduction of the original in same size and finishing.